Kaelin's Carwash

1437 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property Information

  • For Sale $2,950,000
  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 4,560 SF
  • Units 1
  • Lot Size 0.87 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Year Built 1965
  • Year Renovated 2016
  • Date Updated Jul 2, 2026

Description

Freeway Adjacent, Infill locationExclusively Listed by The Gas Broker. Please contact Broker before visiting the Property. Rare opportunity to acquire an operational owner-user car wash property strategically positioned along E. Main Street with immediate access to Interstate 8 in El Cajon, CA. The Property features an approximately 80-foot automatic tunnel wash, 7 self-serve bays, multiple vacuum stations, strong street frontage, monument signage, and excellent visibility within a densely populated trade area. This value-add opportunity offers significant upside potential for an owner-operator to modernize equipment, improve branding and curb appeal, implement dynamic pricing, and establish a monthly membership/subscription program designed to create steady recurring revenue and long-term repeat customers. Additional upside exists through improved marketing, fleet accounts, and optimization of underutilized areas of the Property. Car washes may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation on eligible equipment and improvements (Buyer to consult with its CPA or tax professional). Ideal opportunity for an experienced owner-user or investor seeking an essential-service business with strong traffic exposure, scalable operations, and long-term growth potential in the Southern California market.

Highlights

  • 7 self-serve bays
  • 80-foot automatic tunnel
  • Car Washes may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation on eligible equipment and improvements (Buyer to consult with CPA or tax professional)
  • Multiple vacuum stations
  • Operational owner-user car wash

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